# Beware Checking Ball Joints On Rams/Jeeps

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-checking-ball-joints-on-rams-jeeps/183753>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [April 22, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-checking-ball-joints-on-rams-jeeps/183753 "2022-04-22T23:59:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 22, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-checking-ball-joints-on-rams-jeeps/183753/1 "2022-04-22T23:59:21Z")

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Checking if the ball joints are worn on these vehicles using conventional methods will indicate that they are, when they’re actually not.

> **[How to Test Ball Joints for Movement on Dodge Ram Trucks and Jeep SUVs](https://www.moogparts.com/technical/bulletins/tech-tips/how-to-test-ball-joints-for-movement-dodge-ram-jeep.html)**
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> Perform a pre-alignment inspection on ball joints to ensure that a good part isn’t deemed defective, including those that have just been replaced.

Tester